Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ vs BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ

49″ · 3840×1080 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution83
Panel66
Response time60
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Monitor · BenQ

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 280 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate89
Resolution55
Panel50
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ and BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ leads (3840×1080 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus leads (280 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQBenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus
69Gear score69
49″Screen size24.5″
3840×1080Resolution1920×1080
144 HzRefresh rate280 Hz
VAPanelTN
4 msResponse time—
≈ $850Estimated price≈ $500

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ or BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ and BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ leads (3840×1080 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus leads (280 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus leads (280 Hz vs 144 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ ≈ $850, BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus ≈ $500. Current prices vary by store.